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Behind the Scenes of The Aussie ABC Christmas with Nancy Bevington
Take a look at nancy Bevington's artwork for The Aussie...READ MORE
Happy Publication Day to Jonathan!
This gorgeous picture has just been released. Written by Peter Carnavas and illustrated by Amanda Francey, Jonathan! has all the elements of a fun read. We just adore Jonathan!February 4th, 2014READ MORE
Winners of Christmas Colouring Competition announced
We had such a wonderful response to our Christmas Colouring Competition. Thank you to all those who entered. The walls of our offices are looking much brighter.December 4th, 2013READ MORE
Productions of Sarah's Heavy Heart & Last Tree in the city to tour Queensland schools in 2014
We are delighted that two of Peter Carnavas’s picture books, Sarah’s Heavy Heart and Last Tree in the City, will be adapted for the stage and touring Queensland schools throughout 2014.November 7th, 2013READ MORE
Tania McCartney and the Aussie Heroes series
Canberra based author Tania McCartney opens up about the writing process behind Caroline Chisholm, the latest Aussie Heroes book.November 6th, 2013READ MORE
Hazel Edwards receives OAM for Literature
Congratulations to Hazel Edwards who received her OAM for Literature at Government House on the weekend.November 5th, 2013READ MORE
Tania McCartney on writing for the Aussie Heroes series
Tania McCartney is the author of Caroline Chisholm: The Emigrant's Friend. It is the fifth book in the Aussie Heroes series.October 28th, 2013READ MORE
Watch Peter Carnavas sing as he launches The Boy on the Page
On Sunday Avid Reader bookshop in Brisbane hosted the launch of Peter Carnavas's poignant picture book The Boy on the Page. Since 2008, when Jessica's Box, Peter's first picture book was published, Krissy Kneen and Fiona Stager have joyously hosted a Peter Carnavas book launch every year.October 24th, 2013READ MORE
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